What Plug Does Réunion Use?
View CountryRéunion uses Type C (CEE 7/16 Europlug) and Type E (CEE 7/5 French) sockets. The electricity is 230V at 50 Hz. Most visitors outside continental Europe will need a simple adapter, and travellers from the US, Canada and Japan should check device voltages before using high-power appliances.
Plug Types
Do I Need a Travel Adapter for Réunion?
Réunion uses Type C and Type E sockets, so travellers from continental Europe and India can plug in without an adapter. Visitors from the UK and Ireland, Australia and New Zealand, the US and Canada, and Japan will need an adapter to fit the local C/E sockets. Buy a compact Type C/E or a universal European adapter that accepts UK, Australian or North American plugs and also fits E sockets with the earth contact, so both C and E styles are covered.
| Travelling from | Your plugs | Plug adapter | Voltage converter |
|---|---|---|---|
| US & Canada | Type A/B | Needed | Check your devices |
| UK & Ireland | Type G | Needed | Not needed |
| Europe | Type C/F/E | Not needed | Not needed |
| Australia & NZ | Type I | Needed | Not needed |
| India | Type D/C | Not needed | Not needed |
| Japan | Type A/B | Needed | Check your devices |
Do I Need a Voltage Converter in Réunion?
Réunion’s mains supply is 230V at 50 Hz. Many phone and laptop chargers are dual-voltage (labelled 100-240V) and do not require a converter; check the label on each charger. According to the table, travellers from the US, Canada and Japan should check their devices or use a converter for single-voltage appliances. Visitors from the UK, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and India generally do not need a voltage converter, but always verify high-power items such as hair dryers and straighteners.
Réunion Plugs and Sockets Explained
Type C (CEE 7/16 Europlug) is the primary plug: two round pins, non-earthed, slim and widely used. Type E (CEE 7/5 French) is common: two round pins plus a female earth contact in the plug that mates with a male earth pin in the socket, so it is earthed. Both types run on 230V 50 Hz. Many sockets accept both C and E plugs, but an adapter that supports the European two-pin and the French earth style will cover most situations.
Tips for Charging Your Devices in Réunion
- Carry a Type C/E or universal European adapter to cover both plug styles.
- Check chargers for 100-240V; devices in that range do not need a converter.
- For hair dryers or straighteners, bring a dual-voltage model or a proper converter, or avoid using high-power appliances.
- Bring a small power strip with a European plug and USB ports to charge several devices.
- Keep adapters and plugs in a labelled pouch so they are easy to find.